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Party Fish and Chip Van in Southbourne
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Southbourne? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
A chip van near Southbourne
How our party fish and chip van works in Southbourne
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater family parties with children and get-togethers with old friends.
In a place like Southbourne, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will do the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Southbourne
Can the van park in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Southbourne?
Southbourne has its own station: Southbourne station.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will tell you honestly.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Nearby places to Southbourne
What else we do in Southbourne
Southbourne parties: what to know
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. For a party in Southbourne, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Southbourne. We take the van to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Southbourne to Southampton (22 miles away).
If the day starts at St. John's, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Southbourne, we also cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Southbourne include Bourne Community College (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Traveller's Joy Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Southbourne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Check the street’s parking rules
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In Southbourne, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Southbourne
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Southbourne
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Southbourne: Southbourne station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch